extraordinariness

noun

Definition of extraordinarinessnext
as in remarkableness

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  1. gaudiness
  2. showiness
  3. grandiosity
  4. richness
Noun
  • The Dominick is all floor-to-ceiling windows, soaking tubs, rooftop pools, and moody light fixtures — in other words, its 46 stories are peppered with elements that exude upscale, sophisticated energy while avoiding all signs of gaudiness.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • So that drove a kind of character choice as well about the gaudiness of the society.
    — Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Definition of gaudiness
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  • Rose is another extraordinary showcase for her gifts and a master class in the art of acting with rigor, honesty, physicality and zero showiness.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Garcia’s finest new dishes underscore his talent for complexity that bypasses showiness.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of showiness
Noun
  • An emotional buildup isn’t new for them, but the clarity with which its alt-rock grandiosity is captured is—a result of trusting producer Alex Farrar, at Asheville’s Drop of Sun Studio, for the first time.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
  • Griffith’s own work looks stiff and sentimental, weighed down with melodrama and grandiosity that may have seemed dated even in 1915.
    — Vivian Yee, New York Times, 20 June 2026
Definition of grandiosity
Noun
  • That substance shows up in the little things that elevate a big house into a memorable one — intricate millwork, triple crown molding and custom touches that give the home a cohesive, old-world richness rather than a patchwork of trends.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Our homemade harissa aioli brings the kick, the pickles and sumac onion cut the richness, and the roasted tomato and cabbage slaw keep everything bright.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of richness
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